Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling combined their personal rankings to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2018. This list will be constantly updated as players put pen to paper.

1

Kirk Cousins

QB

Vikings

Due in part to an obsessive work ethic, Cousins has improved every year in the league. His numbers over 48 games since taking over for
Robert Griffin III three years ago rival those of
Aaron Rodgers during that time span. Quarterbacks of his caliber, durability and commitment level simply don't reach the open market.

Brees benefits from a dynamic ground attack and can't drive the ball like he used to, but he remains one of the most valuable assets in the league at age 39. By all accounts, he's a lead-pipe lock to re-sign with the
Saints.

What were the
Dolphins expecting? Suh was disruptive throughout his Miami tenure, playing a ton of snaps, drawing double teams and dominating against the run. At 31, he may not be the pass rusher he once was, but Suh is still playing at a
Pro Bowl level.

One of the league's most dangerous deep threats in 2015, Robinson followed a disappointing 2016 season with a torn ACL in 2017. Suddenly standing in a
Super Bowl window, Jacksonville will consider applying the tag to retain Robinson if necessary.

Mathieu was released by the
Cardinals because he carried a high cap number and because the Cards already have his backup (Budda Baker) in place. Mathieu can still play at a very high level as a versatile safety and slot corner who isn't afraid to tackle, as he showed late last season.

UPDATE: The Texans announced Friday that they have signed Mathieu to a one-year, $7 million deal, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

6

Sheldon Richardson

DT

Vikings

Richardson's
Pro Bowl talent may be undeniable, but he's totaled just 2.5 sacks in his past 30 games and will be viewed by many teams as a character risk. He's expected to reach the open market.

UPDATE: Richardson signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Vikings, Pelissero and Rapoport report. There is also $3 million more available in incentives.

7

Sammy Watkins

WR

Chiefs

On one hand, he's a 24-year-old with obvious talent and No. 1 receiver potential. On the other hand, even a brilliant offensive mind like Sean McVay couldn't bring out that potential last season.

Undrafted out of Ohio State, Norwell has developed into a Pro Bowl-caliber performer in a league that finds it increasingly difficult to field a quality offensive line. With so much capital tied up in
Matt Kalil and
Trai Turner, the
Panthers might have their hands tied with Norwell.

We might be higher on Fuller than most after watching him lead the league in passes defensed last year, per Pro Football Focus. Could he be the next
Casey Hayward, making his former team look silly for allowing him to fly the nest after his rookie contract?

Last year, Keenum settled for a $2 million contract in free agency and didn't
even crack our Top 101. This time, he has the opportunity to earn life-changing money few journeymen ever see. He's a solid bet to start somewhere in Week 1.

UPDATE: Keenum has agreed to a two-year contract with the Broncos, the team announced.

UPDATE: The Titans signed Butler to a five-year contract worth more than $61 million that includes more than $30 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports.

12

Trumaine Johnson

CB

Jets

Physical, above-average starting cornerbacks get paid like superstars in free agency. That's why the
Rams gave Johnson $30.6 million over the last two years as their franchise player.

UPDATE: Johnson signed with the Jets on a deal worth $15 million per year, Pelissero and Rapoport report.

13

Teddy Bridgewater

QB

Jets

He's either ranked way too high or way too low. With a great combination of smarts, positive game tape and leadership, Bridgewater could have a higher long-term ceiling than even
Kirk Cousins. But there's no telling how Teddy will look two years removed from a devastating knee injury.

UPDATE: Bridgewater signed a one-year deal worth up to $15 million with the Jets, Rapoport reports.

14

Sam Bradford

QB

Cardinals

Like Bridgewater, Bradford is a mystery because of his knee. He put up a quietly-impressive 2016 season and
a breathtaking Week 1 performance before he was put on the shelf for nearly the rest of the season.

UPDATE: Bradford signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Cardinals that includes a $10 million signing bonus, $5 million base salary and $5 million in per-game active bonuses for 2018, according to NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon and Pelissero.

15

Bashaud Breeland

CB

Breeland is streaky, but few young cornerbacks with his talent get to free agency in their prime.

UPDATE: Breeland failed his physical and will not sign with the Panthers, per Rapoport and Garafolo.

16

Nate Solder

T

Giants

Solder is virtually the only true starting left tackle available in free agency. He can strike it rich if he wants to leave the
Patriots.

UPDATE: Solder signed a four-year, $62 million deal with the Giants that includes $35 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports.

17

Dontari Poe

DT

Panthers

Poe showed in Atlanta he could hold up as an every-down player after losing weight and making a consistent impact in the passing game. He's not a star, but he is a starter.

UPDATE: Poe signed a three-year deal with the Panthers worth between $9 million and $10 million, Rapoport reported.

18

Vinny Curry

DL

Buccaneers

Look past the sack numbers. Curry is the rare free agent who can pressure the quarterback, a key ingredient to the
Eagles'
Super Bowl run.

UPDATE: Curry has agreed to a three-year deal with the Buccaneers that includes a $23 million base salary, $11 million in guarantees and a max value of $27 million, per Rapoport.

19

Dez Bryant

WR

Dez Bryant lacks the quickness and explosion that once made him a perennial top-five playmaker at his position. Still, he is bound to find a new home sooner than later.

20

Justin Pugh

OL

Cardinals

Pugh timed free agency poorly, coming off a season marred by
a back injury and playing out of position at tackle. But he's a proven quality guard, and those are tough to find.

UPDATE: The Cardinals signed Pugh to a five-year deal worth just over $45 million, per Garafolo and Rapoport.

21

Zach Brown

LB

Redskins

A talented tease early in his career, Brown has emerged in the last two seasons as one of the league's premier run-stuffing inside linebackers.

UPDATE: Brown signed a three-year deal with a max value of $24 million with the Redskins, Rapoport reported.

22

Richard Sherman

CB

49ers

The NFL's premier cornerback since he entered the league in 2011, Sherman has reached the mystery phase of his career. Will his next team be signing a determined All-Pro talent or a declining, injury-prone mediocrity suddenly toeing the cliff in a new defensive scheme?

Wilkerson's attitude problems forced the
Jets' hand, but he does fall under Bill Parcells' "planet" theory. There are only so many humans on the planet with Wilkerson's blend of size, length and athleticism. There will be coaches and executives acting on the firm belief that they can draw out the 2015 Pro Bowler's immense potential.

UPDATE: Wilkerson signed a one-year deal with the Packers worth $5 million, plus $3 million more in incentives, Rapoport and Pelissero report.

24

Carlos Hyde

RB

Browns

There are weeks in which he looks like a tackle-breaking terror with intriguing ability in the passing game. Unfortunately, there might be just as many weeks filled with negative runs, dropped passes and nagging injuries.

Graham is still earning
Pro Bowl nods due to his red-zone prowess and name recognition, but it's been four years since he's played at that consistent level.

UPDATE: The Packers signed Graham to a three-year, $30 million contract that includes $22 million in the first two years, according to Rapoport and Pelissero.

26

Kenny Vaccaro

S

Billed as a hybrid safety-corner-linebacker early in his career, Vaccaro has never lived up to his potential in New Orleans. Will he find a system that hides his coverage weaknesses and plays to his strengths?

27

Eric Reid

S

Can Reid continue to play with abandon as a back-end enforcer with concussion concerns, a torn biceps and a PCL sprain on his medical chart?

28

Nigel Bradham

LB

Eagles

A run-and-chase linebacker limited to 4-3 systems, Bradham is coming off a career year for the
Super Bowl champions.

McCarron was a mixed bag in his four starts in 2015, and there's no telling how he's developed since then. He's likely to be the latest backup quarterback to see his price go up by
not playing.

UPDATE: McCarron signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Buffalo Bills that has $6 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports.

38

Trey Burton

TE

Bears

Blocked by
Zach Ertz for playing time, Burton excelled when Ertz was out with injury. Burton is the type of high-upside athletic "move" tight end that every team is looking for.

UPDATE: Burton signed with the Bears, the team announced. The deal is for four years and $32 million, Garafolo and Rapoport report.

39

Jack Mewhort

OL

Colts

Limited to roughly 1,000 snaps combined over the last two years because of knee injuries, Mewhort was an excellent second-round find at right guard before that.

UPDATE: Mewhort is re-signing with the Colts on a one-year, $1.5 million deal that includes another $1.5 million in incentives, according to Garafolo.

40

Tyler Eifert

TE

Bengals

One of the biggest X-factors in this free agency class, Eifert is among the best tight ends in football when healthy. But he's played a
total of 24 games in the last four years, including 10 over the last two seasons because of persistent back issues.

UPDATE: Eifert re-signed with the Bengals on a one-year deal with a max value of $8 million, Pelissero reported.

41

Jordan Matthews

WR

Patriots

He proved in Philadelphia he can produce out of the slot, with 225 catches in his first three seasons. He proved in Buffalo he's not talented enough to transcend problematic surroundings.

UPDATE: The Patriots signed Matthews to a one-year deal, Rapoport reports.

42

DaQuan Jones

DL

Titans

A favorite sleeper on this list, Jones has position versatility and the ability to take on multiple blockers. He's remained under the radar because he does so much dirty work.

UPDATE: Jones re-signed with the Titans on a three-year deal worth $21 million, with $14 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports.

43

Julius Peppers

Edge

Panthers

Still good for double-digit sacks in his late 30s, Peppers has reached the stage of a
Hall of Fame career where it will prove difficult to lure him away from his hometown Carolina team.

UPDATE: Peppers re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year deal, the team announced.

44

Tahir Whitehead

LB

Raiders

Whitehead has been the best linebacker in Detroit the past two years, which speaks more to the
Lions' lack of star power than his own prowess as an above-average starter.

UPDATE: Whitehead signed a three-year deal with the Raiders worth more than $6 million per season, Rapoport reports.

45

Brent Grimes

CB

Buccaneers

The end could come at any time for a cornerback entering his mid-30s, but Grimes is still playing at a high level as one of the most explosive NFL athletes of the past decade.

The bizarro
Marqise Lee, Richardson is a dangerous big-play threat best utilized on downfield routes.

UPDATE: Richardson signed a five-year, $40 million deal with Washington that includes $20 million in guarantees, Garafolo reports.

47

Michael Crabtree

WR

Ravens

Crabtree may be past his prime, but only four receivers have hauled in more touchdowns than his 25
over the past three years. He should have a brisk market with wideouts in high demand early in free agency.

UPDATE: Crabtree signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Ravens that includes $8 million guaranteed and has a max value of $28.5 million, per Rapoport and Pelissero.

48

Morris Claiborne

CB

Jets

Claiborne might never live up to his No. 6 overall pick pedigree, but he's been a rock-solid starter -- when healthy -- the past two years.

UPDATE: The Jets re-signed Claiborne to a one-year, $7 million deal, Rapoport reports.

49

Marqise Lee

WR

Jaguars

Once christened the "albino tiger" for his rare appearances on the field, Lee has suited up for 30 of Jacksonville's past 32 regular-season games. A flanker with strong catch-and-run abilities, the former USC star isn't much of a deep threat or red-zone weapon.

UPDATE: The Jaguars re-signed Lee to a four-year deal worth up to $38 million and that includes $18 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports.

50

Ryan Jensen

OL

Buccaneers

A backup for three years, Jensen solidified Baltimore's pivot position as a 16-game starter in 2017.

UPDATE: The Buccaneers signed Jensen to a four-year, $42 million deal with $22 million guaranteed, Pelissero reports.

UPDATE: Amukamara has signed a three-year deal with the Bears worth $27 million, per Garafolo.

52

Josh McCown

QB

Jets

The ideal bridge quarterback, McCown is essentially a player-coach at this stage of his career. A red-flag injury risk entering his age-39 season, McCown is perhaps most valuable as a wet nurse for a talented but raw young stallion.

UPDATE:Josh McCown re-signed with the Jets on a one-year, $10 million deal, per Garafolo.

53

Preston Brown

LB

Bengals

Tailor-made for Sean McDermott's defense, Brown tied for the league lead in tackles last season. That speaks more to the specious value of tackles as a statistic than Brown's impact as a difference-maker.

UPDATE: Brown signed with the Bengals on a one-year deal, Rapoport reports.

54

Josh Sitton

G

Dolphins

For the second time in three seasons, Pro Football Focus' grading system appreciated Sitton more than his own team. That's a red flag, but he can still start at 31 years old.

UPDATE: Sitton signed a two-year deal worth up to $18 million with the Dolphins, per Rapoport.

55

John Brown

WR

Ravens

Like so many intriguing free agents, Brown has a history of injuries that makes him a boom-or-bust option. He hasn't been quite right since his 1,000-yard season in 2015.

UPDATE: Brown has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced.

56

Anthony Hitchens

LB

Chiefs

Hitchens can play on the outside and filled in capably at middle linebacker when
Sean Lee was hurt. Keep an eye on the
Colts, where his old position coach is now the defensive coordinator.

McKinnon is the type of "space" player who can excel as a receiver and runner, with his quickness translating to any system.

UPDATE: The San Francisco 49ers and McKinnon have agreed on a four-year, $30 million contract, Rapoport reports.

58

Patrick Robinson

CB

Saints

Robinson is on this list for the second time in three years after a career-best season covering the slot for the
Eagles.

UPDATE: Robinson signed a four-year, $20 million contract ($10 million guaranteed) with the Saints, Rapoport reports.

59

Eric Ebron

TE

Colts

Ebron's history of drops and mental errors are red flags. But he'll be just 25 years old when the season starts and has gained more than 2,000 yards in his four seasons, more than some wide receivers, like
Paul Richardson, who are getting paid in this market.

UPDATE: Ebron signed a two-year contract with the Colts worth up to $15 million.

60

Tre Boston

S

A breakout season on the field and
in front of the camera in 2017 should help Boston avoid the type of low-cost one-year deal he signed last April.

61

Austin Seferian-Jenkins

TE

Jaguars

After cleaning up his life as a recovering alcoholic, Seferian-Jenkins looked like a new player with the
Jets. (Like the player many expected when the Bucs took him in the second round of the 2014
NFL Draft.)

UPDATE: Seferian-Jenkins signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jaguars that maxes out at $11 million, Rapoport reports.

How much value does Bowman have as a soon-to-be 30-year-old, two-down thumper in a pass-heavy league?

73

Josh Kline

G

Titans

Kline saw a drop-off in effectiveness last season after playing a key role in
DeMarco Murray's 2016 bounce-back campaign.

UPDATE: Kline has agreed to a four-year, $26 million contract extension with the Titans that could reach a max value of $27 million and includes $12 million guaranteed, according to Rapoport.

74

Taylor Gabriel

WR

Bears

He has a limited skill set, but that skill (speed and big plays) pays. Old buddy Kyle Shanahan could potentially bring Gabriel to San Francisco.

UPDATE: The Bears agreed to terms with Gabriel. The deal is for four years and $26 million, and it could reach a max value of $28 million and includes $14 million guaranteed, Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager and Rapoport report.

75

Isaiah Crowell

RB

Jets

Crowell can be the lead back in a committee attack, but he's nobody's idea of a dynamic playmaker.

UPDATE: Crowell signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Jets, per Rapoport and Pelissero. The deal could potentially be a one-year, $4 million pact, and a $2 million injury guarantee becomes fully guaranteed next March.

76

Tyvon Branch

S

Defensive coordinator James Bettcher knew just how to use Branch's ability to cover tight ends. Don't be surprised if Branch follows Bettcher to Big Blue.

77

Adrian Peterson

RB

Behind a tattered O-line, Peterson showed power, explosiveness and lateral agility in the second half of last season. At this point, though, he has limited value as a one-dimensional power back in a pass-heavy league.

78

Haloti Ngata

DT

Eagles

Twelve seasons into an incredible career, Ngata still held up well as a role player when healthy in Detroit.

UPDATE: Ngata signed a one-year deal with the Eagles that has a max value of $3 million, Garafolo and Pelissero report.

79

Rex Burkhead

RB

Patriots

Playing with
Tom Brady, Burkhead basically proved what everyone believed about him. His versatility was underused with the
Bengals, but he struggles to stay healthy.

UPDATE: Burkhead has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Patriots, per Rapoport.

80

John Sullivan

C

Rams

In this market, any sentient offensive lineman is going to find a job. Sullivan, 32, did a nice job as a starter with the
Rams.

UPDATE: The Rams re-signed Sullivan on a two-year contract with a max value of $15 million, according to Pelissero.

81

Trent Murphy

Edge

Bills

Murphy followed up a breakout 2016 (nine sacks and 55 total pressures by PFF's count) with a PED suspension and a torn ACL. Not an ideal way to hit free agency.

UPDATE: Murphy has agreed to sign a three-year, $22.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills that could reach a max value of $30 million, per Rapoport.

82

Todd Davis

LB

Broncos

Inside linebackers who specialize as run-stoppers don't get paid, but Davis is a capable piece to the puzzle.

UPDATE: Davis has agreed to terms to a three-year, $15 million deal with the Broncos that has $6 million guaranteed, per Rapoport.

83

Martellus Bennett

TE

Bennett's value is down after an injury-plagued season, but he will make an offense much harder to defend because of his pass-catching and blocking skills.

UPDATE: Bennett announced that he is retiring from football after 10 NFL seasons.

84

Cameron Fleming

T

Patriots

In this tackle-starved market, the
Patriots' fourth-string OT in 2017 will probably get paid after holding up well throughout the playoffs.

UPDATE: Fleming signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys containing a max value of $3.5 million, Rapoport reports.

85

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

DB

Surprisingly durable, DRC was still providing quality snaps for the
Giants last season. He's a fine one-year option.

86

T.J. Carrie

CB

Browns

"Slot cornerback" is essentially a starting position in today's NFL, evidenced by Carrie's 1,023 snaps in 2017. Carrie is a good one and adds return value, as well.

UPDATE: Carrie signed a four-year, $31 million deal with the Browns that includes $15.5 million guaranteed, NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala reports.

87

Bennie Logan

DT

Titans

The run-stopper and former Eagle didn't make a huge impact after settling for a one-year contract last offseason.

Now properly regarded as a clutch playoff performer, Amendola's highest value is to the
Patriots. Other teams don't carve out major roles for brittle 32-year-old wideouts who don't moonlight as special teams gunners.

UPDATE: Amendola signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Dolphins that has $8.25 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Dan Hellie and Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager.

89

Colin Kaepernick

QB

While Kaepernick straddles the line between talented backup quarterback and potential starter, it was crazy to see his talent fall out of the league last season. It will take an ownership group and coaching staff aligned in the decision to bring him in.

90

Tavon Wilson

S

Lions

Wilson held his own as a starter for a year and a half, but the
Lions seemed overly eager to hand his job to converted cornerback
Quandre Diggs late last season.

A liability in the passing game, Hill played himself out of a starting job with three years of sluggish football after a strong rookie season. Can he bounce back on a team with a stronger offensive line?

Underwhelming in his Nashville debut, Decker might have left his playmaking ability on the operating table last offseason.

93

Jerrell Freeman

LB

Freeman has been a solid starter when he suits up, but he's coming off a torn pectoral after serving PED suspensions in each of the past two seasons.

94

Pernell McPhee

DE

Redskins

McPhee was only healthy enough to play a total of 558 snaps over the last two seasons, but he's an impact pass rusher when he stays on the field.

UPDATE: McPhee signed with Washington, the team announced.

95

Doug Martin

RB

Raiders

Good luck guessing which Martin will show up in 2018. Outplayed by afterthought
Peyton Barber and journeyman
Jacquizz Rodgers this past season, the 2015 All-Pro stumbled through 2.9 yards per carry for the second straight year.